Sam[ue]l L. Mitchill ALS to [Catharine] Mitchill, February 24, 1806

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Washington, Feby 24. 1806. (Monday)

Your brother will leave Philadelphia tomorrow
for Newyork in order to secure his appointment at the
Hospital. When he shall have arranged this, he may
if he pleases, return hither with you.

Mr. Mumford received a letter from
his wife last evening, informing him that she also
was almost inclined to travel with you. This will be
agreable. You will be companions for each other,
both on the journey, and during your stay here. Gurdon
is anxious that Madam should come.

On Friday a motion was made in
the Senate for an adjournment on the 10th March.
This however is merely a flourish for the newspapers
There is no prospect of a termination of the Sessi-
-on sooner at least than the middle of April. And
you have a prospect of a month or six weeks residence
here.

The weather is now unusually fine.
Though it is yet February the frogs & birds are be-